New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Francis O'Brien
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in White Plains, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2344281
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, James Francis O'Brien ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2344281 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Francis O'Brien, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,557 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, James Francis O'Brien still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Francis O'Brien's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Pace University alumni
Among the 1,922 Pace University graduates in the New York register, James Francis O'Brien is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,922 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,922 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Pace University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,557 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2344281
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10604
- Phone
- (914) 872-7233
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Francis O'Brien's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James O'Brien licensed?
James O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Francis O'Brien admitted to the bar?
James Francis O'Brien's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did James Francis O'Brien go to law school?
James Francis O'Brien attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Francis O'Brien work for?
James Francis O'Brien is associated with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in White Plains, NY.
Is James Francis O'Brien in good standing?
Yes, James Francis O'Brien holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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